UConn beats Louisville in NCAA final

April 9, 2013 10:44 PM

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Connecticut players celebrate as they carry head coach Geno Auriemma off the court after defeating Louisville 93-60 in the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Connecticut players celebrate as they carry head coach Geno Auriemma off the court after defeating Louisville 93-60 in the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball ... more

Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies cuts down the net after defeating the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies cuts down the net after defeating the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New ... more

Head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies is carried off the court by his players after defeating the Louisville Cardinals winning his eighth National Championship during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies is carried off the court by his players after defeating the Louisville Cardinals winning his eighth National Championship during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final ... more

Head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies cuts down the net after defeating the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies cuts down the net after defeating the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New ... more

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma receives the championship trophy of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. Connecticut defeated Louisville 93-60. less

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma receives the championship trophy of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. Connecticut defeated ... more

Head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies hugs Kelly Faris #34 as she exits the game in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies hugs Kelly Faris #34 as she exits the game in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New ... more

Heather Buck #32 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates after defeating the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Heather Buck #32 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates after defeating the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, ... more

Kelly Faris #34 of the Connecticut Huskies (C) holds up the National Championship Trophy with her teammates after defeating the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Kelly Faris #34 of the Connecticut Huskies (C) holds up the National Championship Trophy with her teammates after defeating the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New ... more

Kelly Faris #34 of the Connecticut Huskies (C) holds up the National Championship Trophy with her teammates after defeating the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Kelly Faris #34 of the Connecticut Huskies (C) holds up the National Championship Trophy with her teammates after defeating the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New ... more

Breanna Stewart #30, Caroline Doty #5 and Kelly Faris #34 of the Connecticut Huskies hold up the National Championship Trophy with their teammates after defeating the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Breanna Stewart #30, Caroline Doty #5 and Kelly Faris #34 of the Connecticut Huskies hold up the National Championship Trophy with their teammates after defeating the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA ... more

Connecticut players celebrate after defeating Louisville 93-60 in the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans.

Connecticut players celebrate after defeating Louisville 93-60 in the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans.

Head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies hugs Kelly Faris #34 as she exits the game in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies hugs Kelly Faris #34 as she exits the game in the second half against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New ... more

Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis #23 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates with teammates after defeating the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis #23 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates with teammates after defeating the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, ... more

Kelly Faris #34, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis #23, Breanna Stewart #30, Morgan Tuck #3, Stefanie Dolson #31 and Caroline Doty #5 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate late in the game against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Kelly Faris #34, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis #23 and head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate on the bench late in the game against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Kelly Faris #34, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis #23 and head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate on the bench late in the game against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final ... more

Moriah Jefferson #4 of the Connecticut Huskies handles the ball against the Louisville Cardinals in the second half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Moriah Jefferson #4 of the Connecticut Huskies handles the ball against the Louisville Cardinals in the second half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in ... more

Bria Hartley #14 of the Connecticut Huskies drives with the ball against the Louisville Cardinals in the second half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Bria Hartley #14 of the Connecticut Huskies drives with the ball against the Louisville Cardinals in the second half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 ... more

Head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies gestures on the sideline in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies gestures on the sideline in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on ... more

Sara Hammond #00 of the Louisville Cardinals shoots against Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Sara Hammond #00 of the Louisville Cardinals shoots against Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April ... more

Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis #23 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates after a play in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis #23 of the Connecticut Huskies celebrates after a play in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on ... more

The Connecticut Huskies mascot walks on the floor in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

The Connecticut Huskies mascot walks on the floor in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, ... more

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Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots against Sara Hammond #00 of the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots against Sara Hammond #00 of the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April ... more

Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) tries to shoot against Louisville forward Sara Hammond (00) and Louisville guard Shoni Schimmel (23) during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) tries to shoot against Louisville forward Sara Hammond (00) and Louisville guard Shoni Schimmel (23) during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s ... more

A general view as Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots a free throw in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

A general view as Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots a free throw in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena ... more

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Morgan Tuck #3 of the Connecticut Huskies handles the ball under the basket against Sheronne Vails #3 and Antonita Slaughter #4 of the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Morgan Tuck #3 of the Connecticut Huskies handles the ball under the basket against Sheronne Vails #3 and Antonita Slaughter #4 of the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final ... more

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma reacts to play against Louisville during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma reacts to play against Louisville during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, ... more

Bria Smith #21 of the Louisville Cardinals lays on the court after a flagrant foul by Caroline Doty #5 of the Connecticut Huskies in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Bria Smith #21 of the Louisville Cardinals lays on the court after a flagrant foul by Caroline Doty #5 of the Connecticut Huskies in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New ... more

Caroline Doty #5 of the Connecticut Huskies commits a flagrant foul against Bria Smith #21 of the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Caroline Doty #5 of the Connecticut Huskies commits a flagrant foul against Bria Smith #21 of the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans ... more

Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies handles the ball against Sara Hammond #00 and Shoni Schimmel #23 of the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies handles the ball against Sara Hammond #00 and Shoni Schimmel #23 of the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four ... more

Caroline Doty #5 of the Connecticut Huskies looks to pass against Bria Smith #21 and Sheronne Vails #3 of the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Caroline Doty #5 of the Connecticut Huskies looks to pass against Bria Smith #21 and Sheronne Vails #3 of the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New ... more

Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots against Sheronne Vails #3 of the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots against Sheronne Vails #3 of the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April ... more

Stefanie Dolson #31, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis #23, Caroline Doty #5, Breanna Stewart #30 and Kelly Faris #34 of the Connecticut Huskies take the court against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Stefanie Dolson #31, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis #23, Caroline Doty #5, Breanna Stewart #30 and Kelly Faris #34 of the Connecticut Huskies take the court against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA ... more

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma argues a call during first half of the national championship game against Louisville at the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma argues a call during first half of the national championship game against Louisville at the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, ... more

Members of the Connecticut Huskies Pep Band perform prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Members of the Connecticut Huskies Pep Band perform prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, ... more

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The Louisville Cardinals warm up prior to the game against the Connecticut Huskies during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Louisville Cardinals warm up prior to the game against the Connecticut Huskies during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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The Louisville Cardinals hold hands and look on during the National Anthem prior to the game against the Connecticut Huskies during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

The Louisville Cardinals hold hands and look on during the National Anthem prior to the game against the Connecticut Huskies during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April ... more

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Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots against Sheronne Vails #3 of the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots against Sheronne Vails #3 of the Louisville Cardinals in the first half during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April ... more

Louisville and Connecticut tip the ball to start the first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans.

Louisville and Connecticut tip the ball to start the first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans.

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Louisville head coach Jeff Walz, left and Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma speaks to an official about a foul during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Louisville head coach Jeff Walz, left and Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma speaks to an official about a foul during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA ... more

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Louisville head coach Jeff Walz and Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma talk to an official during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Louisville head coach Jeff Walz and Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma talk to an official during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball ... more

Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) looks to pass against Louisville guard Antonita Slaughter (4) during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) looks to pass against Louisville guard Antonita Slaughter (4) during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college ... more

Former WNBA player Kym Hampton sings the national anthem before the first half of the national championship game between Connecticut and Louisville, of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Former WNBA player Kym Hampton sings the national anthem before the first half of the national championship game between Connecticut and Louisville, of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball ... more

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Connecticut guard Caroline Doty (5) works against Louisville during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Connecticut guard Caroline Doty (5) works against Louisville during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in ... more

Louisville head coach Jeff Walz and Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma talk to an official during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Louisville head coach Jeff Walz and Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma talk to an official during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball ... more

Louisville head coach Jeff Walz argues a call during first half of the national championship game against Connecticut at the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Louisville head coach Jeff Walz argues a call during first half of the national championship game against Connecticut at the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, ... more

Kym Hampton performs the national anthem before the national championship game between Connecticut and Louisville at the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Kym Hampton performs the national anthem before the national championship game between Connecticut and Louisville at the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in ... more

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Connecticut cheerleaders perform against Louisville during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Connecticut cheerleaders perform against Louisville during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New ... more

Connecticut forward Morgan Tuck (3) drives the ball against Louisville guard Antonita Slaughter (4) during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Connecticut forward Morgan Tuck (3) drives the ball against Louisville guard Antonita Slaughter (4) during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball ... more

Louisville guard Bria Smith (21) goes up for a shot against Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Louisville guard Bria Smith (21) goes up for a shot against Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball ... more

Louisville guard Bria Smith (21) drives against Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Louisville guard Bria Smith (21) drives against Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, ... more

Connecticut guard Bria Hartley (14) moves the ball against Louisville during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Connecticut guard Bria Hartley (14) moves the ball against Louisville during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, ... more

Louisville guard Bria Smith (21) drives the ball against Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) and Connecticut guard Moriah Jefferson (4) during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans. less

Louisville guard Bria Smith (21) drives the ball against Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) and Connecticut guard Moriah Jefferson (4) during first half of the national championship game of the women\'s ... more

Connecticut guard Bria Hartley talks to reporters in the locker room before practice for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays Louisville in the championship game on Tuesday. less

Connecticut guard Bria Hartley talks to reporters in the locker room before practice for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays ... more

Connecticut\'s Morgan Tuck, Moriah Jefferson and Brianna Banks play cards in the locker room before practice for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays Louisville in the championship game on Tuesday. less

Connecticut\'s Morgan Tuck, Moriah Jefferson and Brianna Banks play cards in the locker room before practice for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New ... more

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma talks during a news conference for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays Louisville in the championship game on Tuesday. less

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma talks during a news conference for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays Louisville in the ... more

Connecticut guard Caroline Doty talks during a news conference for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays Louisville in the championship game on Tuesday. less

Connecticut guard Caroline Doty talks during a news conference for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays Louisville in the ... more

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma adjusts his glasses during a news conference for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays Louisville in the championship game on Tuesday. less

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma adjusts his glasses during a news conference for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays ... more

Connecticut\'s Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, left, watches teammate Caroline Doty during a news conference for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays Louisville in the championship game on Tuesday. less

Connecticut\'s Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, left, watches teammate Caroline Doty during a news conference for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. ... more

Connecticut\'s Stefanie Dolson, left, Breanna Stewart, and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, right, listen to a question from a reporter during a news conference for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays Louisville in the championship game on Tuesday. less

Connecticut\'s Stefanie Dolson, left, Breanna Stewart, and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, right, listen to a question from a reporter during a news conference for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball ... more

Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson smiles during a news conference for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays Louisville in the championship game on Tuesday. less

Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson smiles during a news conference for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays Louisville in the ... more

Connecticut\'s Stefanie Dolson, left, and Breanna Stewart talk during a news conference for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays Louisville in the championship game on Tuesday. less

Connecticut\'s Stefanie Dolson, left, and Breanna Stewart talk during a news conference for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays ... more

Connecticut forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Kelly Faris high five before practice for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays Louisville in the championship game on Tuesday. less

Connecticut forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Kelly Faris high five before practice for the women\'s NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament final, Monday, April 8, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn plays ... more

A general view outside New Orleans Arena prior to the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship between the Connecticut Huskies and the Louisville Cardinals on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

A general view outside New Orleans Arena prior to the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship between the Connecticut Huskies and the Louisville Cardinals on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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A general view outside New Orleans Arena prior to the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship between the Connecticut Huskies and the Louisville Cardinals on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

A general view outside New Orleans Arena prior to the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship between the Connecticut Huskies and the Louisville Cardinals on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 09: A general view outside New Orleans Arena prior to the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship between the Connecticut Huskies and the Louisville Cardinals on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 09: A general view outside New Orleans Arena prior to the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship between the Connecticut Huskies and the Louisville Cardinals on April 9, 2013 in New ... more

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A Connecticut Huskies fan poses outside New Orleans Arena prior to the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship between the Connecticut Huskies and the Louisville Cardinals on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

A Connecticut Huskies fan poses outside New Orleans Arena prior to the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship between the Connecticut Huskies and the Louisville Cardinals on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, ... more

A Connecticut Huskies fan has her face painted outside New Orleans Arena prior to the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship between the Connecticut Huskies and the Louisville Cardinals on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

A Connecticut Huskies fan has her face painted outside New Orleans Arena prior to the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship between the Connecticut Huskies and the Louisville Cardinals on April 9, 2013 in ... more

Louisville Cardinals men\'s head coach Rich Pitino looks on from the stands prior to the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship between the Connecticut Huskies and the Louisville Cardinals at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Louisville Cardinals men\'s head coach Rich Pitino looks on from the stands prior to the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship between the Connecticut Huskies and the Louisville Cardinals at New Orleans ... more

Louisville Cardinals men\'s head coach Rich Pitino looks on from the stands prior to the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship between the Connecticut Huskies and the Louisville Cardinals at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Louisville Cardinals men\'s head coach Rich Pitino looks on from the stands prior to the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship between the Connecticut Huskies and the Louisville Cardinals at New Orleans ... more

Members of the Connecticut Huskies Pep Band perform prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Members of the Connecticut Huskies Pep Band perform prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, ... more

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Members of the Connecticut Huskies Pep Band perform prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

Members of the Connecticut Huskies Pep Band perform prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, ... more

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The Louisville Cardinals mascot looks on from the sidelines prior to the game against the Connecticut Huskies during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. less

The Louisville Cardinals mascot looks on from the sidelines prior to the game against the Connecticut Huskies during the 2013 NCAA Women\'s Final Four Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 9, 2013 in New ... more

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Connecticut band members prepare to perform before the women\'s NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Louisville, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans.

Connecticut band members prepare to perform before the women\'s NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Louisville, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans.

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Connecticut band members perform before the women\'s NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Louisville, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans.

Connecticut band members perform before the women\'s NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Louisville, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans.

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Connecticut players huddle before the women\'s NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Louisville, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans.

Connecticut players huddle before the women\'s NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against Louisville, Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in New Orleans.